Description
Delightful Shrimp Scampi Linguine brings coastal Italian charm to your dinner table, blending succulent shrimp with garlic-infused pasta. Zesty lemon and fresh herbs elevate this classic dish, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
Breading Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil for frying
Sauce and Pasta Ingredients:
- 1 pound linguine
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion or shallot, finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups Pinot Grigio or any dry white wine
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese or Italian cheese blend
- Kosher salt to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare linguine according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain and reserve.
- Coat shrimp with a blend of Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, and salt. Create a crispy panko coating by dredging thoroughly.
- In a skillet heated to medium, fry breaded shrimp for 3 minutes per side until achieving a golden, crisp exterior. Transfer to a wire rack to maintain crunchiness.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and introduce aromatics – minced garlic, diced red onion, and chopped parsley. Sauté until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, allowing liquid to reduce and concentrate flavors for about 1 minute.
- Incorporate heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until it reaches a luxurious, thickened consistency.
- Gently fold linguine into the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated with the rich, flavorful mixture.
- Elegantly arrange crispy shrimp atop the sauced pasta. Optional: Sprinkle fresh lemon zest for a bright, citrusy finish. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Toast panko breadcrumbs beforehand for extra crispiness on the shrimp, enhancing texture and flavor depth.
- Use fresh ingredients like garlic and parsley to elevate the sauce’s overall taste profile and authenticity.
- Consider swapping heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version without compromising creamy consistency.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace regular linguine with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 905
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg